Rebel Diaz – Art and Struggle Panel and Performances

5pm - Rebel Diaz and Guests - Panel
Come listen panel discussion on hip hop, art, politics and more with revolutionary hip hop duo Rebel Diaz (US), in their first time in so-called Australia, joined in discussion and Q&A with local artists and activists.

What is the role of music, art and culture in grassroots resistance movements? How can music and art articulate solidarity between peoples? How does art and culture build community and people power in global struggles beyond capitalism, neoliberalism, colonialism and patriarchy...

Speakers:

Rodrigo Starz and G1, Rebel Diaz (US)
Meriki Onus, Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance (WAR) co-founder and organiser
Tania Cañas, artist-researcher based on unceded Kulin Nation Territory

6:30pm - Performance
Then witness the talents of local artists joining Rebel Diaz in collaboration/ line up of fire—poetry, spoken word and a special finale performance by Rebel Diaz with guests..

Performers:

- Rebel Diaz (US)
- Motley
- Soreti Kadir - Soreti is a writer and poet of Oromo descent, the Oromo are the Indigenous people of Ethiopia. Her work strives to be an embodiment of truth, so by nature, it is not topic specific, rather it is lead by her experience of the world. She is a captivating storyteller both on the stage and page. She is has performed, lead workshops and spoken amongst a diversity of gatherings, along with a handful of interstate and international appearances.